MUSICSON FALCON-212DA User manual

TABLE OF CONTEST
1.- Safety Instructions ………….......................................................................... Page 4
USER´S GUIDE
FALCON-212DA
COMPACT 3 ACTIVE WAY SELFPOWERED
LINE-ARRAY
ETHERNET ON-LINE REMOTE CONTROL
AND SIGNALS MONITORING

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FALCON-212A
DSP STAR NETWORK CONTROLLED SELFPOWERED 3-WAY SYSTEM
1.- Safety instructions for admittance in the product's
User's Manual
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. As
opening or removing covers may expose you to
• Read the information for use (user manual). dangerous voltage or other hazards, the amplifier may only
be opened by qualified personnel. Please refer
• Please keep the user manual in a safe place during the
lifetime of the product. The user manual to your dealer/distributor.
forms an integral part of the product. Reselling of the
product is only possible if the user manual is
Servicing and Replacement Parts
available. Any changes made to the product have to be
documented in writing and passed on to
the buyer in the event of resale. All service and repair work must be carried out by an
authorised dealer/distributor. When replacement
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions. parts are required, please ensure that the dealer/distributor
only uses replacement parts specified by the
• Do not use this product near water (for example, in damp
rooms or near a swimming pool). manufacturer. The use of unauthorised replacement parts
may result in injury and/or damage through fire or electric
shock or other electricity-related hazards.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not cover the heat sink. Install in accordance with the
user manual.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus Safety Check
that produce heat.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the dealer/distributor to perform safety
• Protect the power cord from being walked on, pinched or
damaged in any other way. Pay
checks to determine that the amplifier is in proper operating
condition.
particular attention to plugs and the point where they exit
from the Amplifier Unit.
• The product may only be used in accordance with the
information provided in the user manual. Read the information for use
Before and during the usage of the amplifier please ensure
that all recommendations, especially the safety
recommendations in the user manual, are adhered to. The
Amplifier Unit is designed for
When shipping the product, always use the original shipping
carton and packing materials. For maximum
protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the
factory.
the amplification of pulsed audio signals and the Amplifier
Unit should only be connected to
speakers with an average impedance that is not lower than
the impedances specified in the User's Manual. Environments
• Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The device may fall, Use this product only in E1, E2, E3 or E4 environments
according to EN55103-2
causing serious injury, and serious damage to the device
itself. “Electromagnetic compatibility – Product family standard for
audio, video and audio-visual and
• The Amplifier Unit can only be disconnected from the
power supply by removing the plug, which entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use
– Part 2: Immunity”
must be freely accessible at all times. Unplug this Amplifier
Unit during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time. Ventilation and heat sink
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
The heat sink is provided to ensure reliable operation of the
Amplifier Unit and to protect it from
Damages that require service
overheating. The heat sink must not be blocked or covered.
This product should not be installed unless
Unplug the Amplifier Unit from the mains supply and refer to
your dealer/distributor or other authorised repair workshop.
Servicing is required when
proper ventilation is provided or manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
1. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged,
2. Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
amplifier, Water And Moisture
3. The amplifier has been exposed to rain or moisture, Do not use this product near water (for example, in damp
rooms or near a swimming pool).
4. The amplifier has been dropped or suffered damage in
any other way,
5. The amplifier exhibits a distinct change from its normal
function or performance. Cleaning
Unplug the Amplifier Unit from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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Power-cord Protection NOTE: For reasons of safety and performance, use only
high-quality fully insulated speaker cables of
stranded copper wire. Use the largest wire size that is
economically and physically practical, and make
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items sure the cables are no longer than necessary.
placed upon them or against them, paying particular
attention to cords and plugs, and the point where
Precautions when connecting to MAINS IN and
MAINS LINK
they exit from the Amplifier Unit.
When mounting or connecting the product always
disconnect it from mains. Only connect the product to
Lightning an appropriate AC circuit and outlet, according to the
requirements indicated on the rating plate.
For added protection of the product during lightning storms,
or when it is left unattended and unused for If a power cut occurs while the amplifier is switched on, it
will restart automatically once the power supply
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will
prevent damage to the product due to has been restored. All settings prior to the loss of power will
be maintained.
lightning and power-line surges. Disconnection from the
mains power supply can only be achieved by
IMPORTANT: Always connect the Product to mains through
the MAINS IN connector on the Amplifier Unit.
removing the plug from the mains socket and by external
disconnection of all poles from the mains.
IMPORTANT: Always use ready-made mains cables with
original POWERCON connectors when connecting the
product to mains.
Interference of external objects and/or liquids with the
appliance
IMPORTANT: When disconnecting the Product from the
mains, always disconnect at the mains end first,
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage before disconnecting the PowerCon connector at the
Product end.
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
amplifier. IMPORTANT: Only connect additional Products to the
MAINS LINK connector keeping within the specified power
rating. Always use ready-made mains link cables with
original POWERCON connectors.
Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, DO NOT REMOVE MAINS CONNECTOR GROUND,
IT IS ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS.
causing serious injury, and serious damage to the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
2.- Declaration on conformity - international EMC
Directives
Connecting
For admittance in the product's User's Manual
When you connect the Amplifier Unit to other equipment,
turn off the power and unplug all of the The purpose of this section is to state the important
declarations on conformity in accordance with
equipment from the supply source. Failure to do so may
cause an electric shock and serious personal international EMC and EMI directives, which must be
entered into the User's Manual for the final selfpowered
loudspeaker.
injury. Read the user's manual of the other equipment
carefully and follow the instructions when making the connections.
Sound Volume EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance to
EC Directives
Reduce the volume to minimum before you turn on the
amplifier to prevent sudden high levels of noise
electro-magnetic compatibility (Council Directive
89/336/EEC, as amended by Directives 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC);
which may cause hearing or speaker damage.
SPEAKON connectors
low-voltage electrical equipment (Council Directive
73/23/EEC )
WARNING: SPEAKON connectors marked with the lightning
flashes indicate high voltages that are
This product conforms to the following standards:
potentially life threatening.
Wiring to these terminals requires installation by an
instructed person and the use of ready-made leads or
cords.
EN55103-1 Emission
EN55103-2 Immunity
Custom wiring should only be carried out by qualified
personnel. The operating conditions and application environments
presupposed in the information for use (user manual) are to
be kept accordingly.
To prevent electric shock, do not operate the product with
any of the conductor portion of the speaker
wire exposed.

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3.- INTRODUCTION TO OWNERS MANUAL
This Owner´s Manual has been divided in 3 Sections to facilitate user right an easier comprehension about his product in order to obtain
maximum performance:
1.- Product Manual; in which user can find all points related with final assembled product Operation.
2.- DSP Command Centre Software Installation and first steps
3.- Rigging system
4.- GENERAL OVERVIEW
Responding to the market demands: more powerful, reliable and
flexible reinforcement sound systems, MUSICSON presents
FALCON-212DA line-source; now with DSP Input module with the
most advanced technology powered with a unique 3rd generation
Class D power module
DSP module Software, Windows and MAC based, allows
professional FOH engineer to configure cabinets in a Daisy-chain
NETWORK to have full control for audio distribution over all
audience and a Real-Time on line Level and Limiters working
status monitoring.
With the addition of rear plate display, user can work with or without User Software to control
FALCON-212DA.
-Working without User Software, up to 10 Factory Presets splay angle dependant will be selectable to optimize each cabinet performance
acting over the encoder placed in rear panel together System Information Display. Input Gain can be also adjustable according to FALCON-
212DA Prediction Software.
-More advantages are present using FALCON-212DA User Software platform to configure and control each star networked cabinet.
Engineer can select between 10 Factory Presets, General Gain, use up to 10 Equalization Filters to adjust each individual cabinet in
Network, Input/Outputs Mute as well as a General Input delay up to 800ms. There are also available some Dynamics parameters: an Input
Limiter, and a fully configurable compressor including bar led status monitoring and compressor activity, including power module
Temperature and each output channel Load Impedance Monitoring with Musicson Dsp Control Software.
There is a locked not user configurable FACTORY SOFTWARE already implemented with speaker dependent processing such as X-Over
filtering, individual way Equalization to optimize Frequency and Phase responses, time alignment and Dynamics.
However, with Musicson Dsp Control Software, Engineer is allowed via network connection to remote control and on line monitoring signals
and levels in of each cabinet including Advanced Grouping functions.
MUSICSON FALCON-212DA cabinet features a powerful 6000W peak 3rd generation Class D power module. The Switch Mode Power
Supply includes automatic voltage selection with an operation voltage range from 85V to 268V delivering consistent power world-wide, fully
self-protected and capable to power another FALCON-212 passive cabinet.
New optimized components speakers has been specially designed for FALCON-212A cabinet with a powerful Neodymium magnet
structures, deliver high SPL output with an optimized distortion levels for any kind of application. Mid and High ways are loaded with
optimized horns, wooden made, for a cleaner and more transparent sound reproduction.
-2 x 12” Low Freq. speakers are assembled with a Double-sided 3” voice coil to optimize cooling through metal pieces and mechanical
strength.
-2 x 6” Mid. Transducers uses a special treatment above and below cone increasing stiffness and reducing harmonic distortion due air
chamber pressure at very high power levels. Assembled also in a powerful Neodymium structure to achieve higher SPL levels and
cleaner voice reproduction.
-3 x 1.75” polymer diaphragm compression drivers assembled in a powerful Neodymium magnet structure coupled to a wooden made
waveguide delivering a slightly curved wavefront. Polymer diaphragm increases very high frequency response with less distortion
than metallic ones but increasing lifespan due to higher resistance to mechanical fatigue. Waveguide has been constructed with
wood for a more natural and cleaner sound reproduction.
Using a proprietary, unique design and assembling methods, rigging system remain inside the box avoiding the view of any aesthetic
elements.

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5.- SPECIFICATIONS
LINE-ARRAY ELEMENT
Frequency response
52Hz – 18.5KHz ( ± 3 dB )
47Hz – 19.5KHz ( - 10 dB )
Horizontal Coverage
90 deg. Up to 16 KHz ( - 6 dB )
110 deg. Up to 16 KHz ( -10 dB )
Vertical Coverage
Individual : 10º ( -10dB / 16KHz )
System: Varies with array size and splay angles configuration
Components
LF : 2 x 12” Weather resistant loudspeakers, 3” ( 77mm ) double-sided voice coil
MF: 2 x 6” Weather resistant loudspeakers horn+phase plug loaded, 1.5” voice coil
HF: 3 x 1.75” polymer diaphragm compression drivers assembled on a low curvature wavefront horn
Power Handling
LF: 2 x 900W Prog. / 2 x 1800W Peak
MF: 2 x 350W Prog. / 2 x 700W Peak
HF: 3 x 130W Prog. / 3 x 260W Peak
Sensitivity (*)
Dimension
( H x W x D ) : 380 x 1154 x 520 mm
Weight
65.4Kg ( Selfpowered )
60.4Kg ( Passive )
Cabinet
15mm Marine Birch Plywood
Finish
Black Poly-Impact Bi-Component
Grill
2mm Black Epoxy perforated steel
Suspension System
Inside box integrated flying hardware
Angles Fitting
0º to 8º in 1 degree step
POWER MODULE
Amplification
4000W Continuous ( 2400W+800W+800W ) 4Ω Load / 6000W Peak 3rd generation Class D module
Output Voltage
LF: 160Vp / MF: 80Vp / HF: 80Vp loaded
S/N Ratio
Better than 120dB ( A-weighted, 20Hz – 20KHz, 8 OHM load )
Protection circuits
Input Limiter, Short-circuit, DC of Output, under&over voltage, Temperature
Operation Voltage
Universal Mains, Automatic selection 85 – 268VAC 50/60Hz
SIGNAL PROCESSING
DSP Processing
96KHz sample rate, Mixed-mode 64 bit DSP for more accurate operations
Latency
600 µs
Signal Connectors
XLR Female / XLR Male ( pass-through )
Nominal Input Level
+6dBu
Maximum Input Level
+23dBu
Network Connectors
Ethercon RJ/45, Cat-5 and USB
Network
10/100Mb Ethernet STAR configuration
Remote Control
Via Display and PC ( User Software included )
Network Control
Input Level, Mute, Input delay ( up to 800ms ), Input Limiter, Input/Output signals monitor, 10
Equalization Filters
Dinamic Range
120dB ( Input ) / 117dB ( Outputs )
FALCON-212A On axis Frequency Response ( 1W/1m ) Falcon-212 2-D Vertical Directivity Analysis ( -50º to 50º )
Active filters and time alignment process applied.
Mic placed 1m distance in enclosure acoustic center
Falcon-212 Horizontal Polar Curves
149dB
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Falcon-212 Vertical Polar Curves ( 2KHz-18KHz )
6.- FALCON-212A DIMENSIONS
7.- FALCON-212A CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Find in this chapter a quick guide about all connectors and controls used in Falcon-212A. Please, read this content carefully to ensure a
proper understanding of all components related with DSP and Power modules.
Follow instructions and read given advices and warnings comments carefully.
SIGNALS AND DSP PANEL AC MAINS PANEL
Initializing...

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7.1.- SIGNALS AND DSP BACK PANEL
1.- AUDIO IN.
Neutrik XLR-3 pin female connector for Input Signal to DSP module. Input signal module use
a electronic balanced signal to reject noises on cables. This are codes for 3 pin connector:
- pin 1 : GND
- pin 2 : Signal ( + )
- pin 3 : Signal ( - )
Warning!: Please, check that all your signal cables follows right codes to avoid
polarity changes. If any of this cables change polarity in any cabinet, an important
degradation in frequency response and coverage in all system will occur.
2.- AUDIO OUT.
Neutrik XLR-3 pin male connector for Output Signal to next Falcon-212A cabinet. Input signal
module use a electronic balanced signal to reject noises on cables. This are codes for 3 pin
connector:
- pin 1 : GND
- pin 2 : Signal ( + )
- pin 3 : Signal ( - )
3.- INPUT SIGNALS LEDS
5 leds for Input Signal Gain Monitoring. When switch on unit, all leds will light on until all initial test procedures are finished.
3 Green leds for Input signal for -40dB, -20dB and 0dB Input signals.
1 LIMIT Yellow led that lights when Input Limiter is starting to act. It´s allowed to light constantly without any loss of quality.
1 CLIP Red led that lights when Input signal arriving to DSP module is distorted.
Warning!: To ensure a good sound quality with very low distortion levels, CLIP red led never should be constantly ON.
4.- MENU
Pushbutton for DSP MENU Options. Please, refer to DSP Controls Section in this Manual.
5.- EXIT
Pushbutton for EXIT from DSP MENU Options. Please, refer to DSP Controls Section in this Manual.
7.- GAIN / EDIT
Total Encoder for EDITING and SELECTING DSP functions by pushing and rotating.
Gain adjust INPUT from -40dB ( Mute ) to +12dB.
Please, refer to DSP Controls Chapter in this Manual for further information.
8.- 3-PORT SWITCH LED “ON”
It will light when general ON-OFF Switch is selected in ON. That means that 3-Port Ethernet Switch is ON
9.- 3-PORT SWITCH “ACTIVITY” LEDS
Indicates Data activity in Network line. Leds should be blinking whenever Falcon-212A is connected to Network line.
10.-3-PORT SWITCH
Integrated 3-port Ethernet Switch for a Daisy-chain network configuration ( Input->Link )
1.- UNIT: Use a CAT5 cable to connect directly DSP Ethernet RJ45 connector to UNIT connector.
2.- IN/OUT (LINK): Use 2 CAT5 cables to connect previous/next selfpowered Falcon-212A for a
Daisy-Chain network configuration.
Please, check Falcon-212A Connections Diagram in this Manual for more detailed information.
11.- DSP USB CONNECTOR
DSP USB connector with same functionality as Ethernet connector. Network cannot be configured. Musicson recommends not to use this
connector.
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12.- DSP ETHERNET RJ45 CONNECTOR .
RJ45 Ethercon for DSP Star Network Control and Monitoring using Musicson Dsp Control Software.
Please, refer to Musicson Dsp Control Software ( MDCS ) User´s Manual available in Musicson webpage www.musicson.com
When a daisy-Chain configuration is used, please, connect directly to 3-Port Switch UNIT port.
13.- POWERED OUTPUT FOR A PASSIVE FALCON-212
8-pin Neutrik NL8MPR type connector to connect a passive FALCON-212 cabinet.
Warning!: Connect only one unit of passive Falcon-212 cabinet to a selfpowered one. If more
than one unit is connected, total impedance load will seriously damage power module.
7.2.- AC MAINS BACK PANEL
1.- AC LINE INPUT
20Amp Neutrik Powercon. It´s strongly recommended to connect each selfpowered cabinet to a single AC
connector.
L – LINE
N – NEUTRAL
^ – EARTH.
IMPORTANT!. Please, be sure to use a correctly GROUND connection. Otherwise, power module can be
seriously damaged
2.- POWER
Switch On and Off unit.
3.- AC LOOP OUTPUT
20Amp Neutrik Grey Powercon NAC3MPB Type. It´s strongly recommended to connect each selfpowered
cabinet to a single AC connector.
Warning!: If AC LOOP OUTPUT is needed to connect a second Falcon-212A unit in same AC plug, be
sure to have enough required AC power. Never connect more than 2 selfpowered units in same
connector.
8.- INTEGRATED 3-PORT ETHERNET SWITCH
Falcon-212A has an integrated 3-Port Ethernet Switch in back plate to configure a Local Area
Network.
Integrated 3-Port Ethernet Switch allows to configure a Daisy-Chain (In/Link) Network
configuration using CAT5 cables for a DSP Control and Monitoring.
Figure shows a 3 Falcon-212 A units in a Daisy-Chain configuration:
1.- UNIT . Use a CAT5 cable to connect UNIT port directly to DSP Ethernet RJ45 connector.
2.- IN/OUT (Link) . Use 2 CAT5 cables to connect one Falcon-212 unit to previous and next
ones.
Once placed all necessary CAT5 cables, please check that all “ACTIVITY” leds are blinking.
If there is any of them OFF means that there is NO DATA on Network line.
MEN U
EXIT
AUDIO IN
LIMIT
CLIP
0 dB
-20dB
-40dB EDIT
GAIN
PRE S E T
IN OUT
NETWORK LINK
OUT
IN
UNIT
PORT ACTIVITY
ON
UNIT
FALCON-212DA-1
HP L-THROW
MEN U
EXIT
AUDIO IN
LIMIT
CLIP
0 dB
-20dB
-40dB EDIT
GAIN
PRE S E T
IN OUT
NETWORK LINK
OUT
IN
UNIT
PORT ACTIVITY
ON
UNIT
FALCON-212DA-2
HP L-THROW
MEN U
EXIT
AUDIO IN
LIMIT
CLIP
0 dB
-20dB
-40dB EDIT
GAIN
PRE S E T
IN OUT
NETWORK LINK
OUT
IN
UNIT
PORT ACTIVITY
ON
UNIT
FALCON-212DA-3
HP L-THROW
FALCON-212DA-1
FALCON-212DA-2
FALCON-212DA-3
FROM PRECEDING
FALCON-212DA
TO NEXT
FALCON-212DA

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9.- DIAGRAM CONNECTION
Next figure shows how connections should be made for a 6 box system using 3 selfpowered FALCON-212A cabinets together with 3
passive FALCON-212 cabinets.
All DSP Factory Presets adjustments are valid for both systems; all selfpowered cabinets or one selfpowered together a passive unit.
In the figure:
1.- GREEN LINES: Corresponding to INPUT and LINK Signals.
2.- BLACK LINES: Corresponding to AC MAINS Lines.
3.- RED LINES: Corresponding to powered signals from FALCON-212A to passive FALCON-212.
Warning!: Only one unit of Falcon-212 passive cabinet should be connected to a selfpowered one. If more than one unit is
connected, total impedance load will seriously damage power module.
All passive FALCON-212 cabinets provide to end user the power cable and 8 pin Neutrik NL8FC connector to plug directly to
FALCON-212A. Do not use self-made link cables unless original one is damaged.
Please, be advised that 8-pin cord with Neutrik NL8FC to connect Falcon-212 passive to Falcon-212A is located inside cabinet next to
back panel as shown in next page figure.
Ethernet Line Network is not shown in this figure.
10.- FALCON-212DA SYSTEM OPERATION
FACTORY PRESETS SELECTION
As described in previous appendix, Falcon-212DA includes all necessary factory Prestes for any system configuration.
Factory Presets contain precise Input signal routing, X-Over, Eq. filters, delay and limiting output settings to optimize FALCON-212DA
system configuration.
Besides, user is allowed to create its own user presets, starting from already existing factory presets, and save them into 75 free of use
Input DSP presets memories to be saved and stored whenever FOH engineer needs them.
Factory Preset selection can be done manually acting over rear panel DSP controls or via Musicson Dsp Control and Monitoring software.
CONNECT TO AC LINE
FALCON-212A
FALCON-212
FALCON-212A
FALCON-212
FALCON-212A
FALCON-212
PASSIVE
PASSIVE
PASSIVE
TO AUDIO OUT
TO AUDIO IN
TO AUDIO OUT
TO AUDIO IN
TO AUDIO IN
CONNECT TO SIGNAL SOURCE
Initializing...
Initializing...
Initializing...
CONNECT TO AC LINE
FALCON-212A
FALCON-212
FALCON-212A
FALCON-212
FALCON-212A
FALCON-212
PASSIVE
PASSIVE
PASSIVE
TO AUDIO OUT
TO AUDIO IN
TO AUDIO OUT
TO AUDIO IN
TO AUDIO IN
CONNECT TO SIGNAL SOURCE
Initializing...
Initializing...
Initializing...
NETWORK
SWITCH
CONTROL LAPTOP
CONNECT TO ETHERNET
NETWORK LINE
CONNECT TO ETHERNET
NETWORK LINE

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10.1.- LOADING FACTORY PRESETS FROM BACK PANEL
As soon as system is switched on and during first 15 seconds, DSP and power modules start all
initial procedures to check all functions and load all parameters corresponding to last loaded
Preset.
During this time, no sound will come out from speakers and all Input Signal Level leds will be
lighting.
Also, message “ Initializing… “ will
appear in system Display.
When initial check is finished and system is ready, display will show last loaded
PRESET as well as UNIT NAME. UNIT NAME is user selectable and can be
changed via Musicson Dsp Control Software.
Please, refer to Musicson Dsp Control Software ( MDCS ) in User´s Manual
available in Musicson webpage.
CHANGING FACTORY PRESET
1.- Press MENU push-button and rotate GAIN / EDIT total encoder to the right to display Number and Name of Factory Preset to load
depending on boxes splay angles. In this case, FACTORY PRESET 7 : HP M-THROW ( Mid Throw )
Sequence for Number and Name Factory Presets is as follow:
1.- FULL-RANGE Presets: Select ONLY when subwoofer units are NOT used together Falcon-212 system
PRESET 1: FR L-THROW → PRESET 2: FR M-THROW → PRESET 3: FR S-THROW → PRESET 4: FR-HFC1 →
PRESET 5: FR-HFC2
2.- 80Hz HIGH-PASS FILTER Presets: Select ALWAYS this presets when subwoofer units are used together Falcon-212
PRESET 6: HP L-THROW → PRESET 7: HP M-THROW → PRESET 8: HP S-THROW → PRESET 9: HP-HFC1 →
PRESET10: HP-HFC2
The other 74 remaining PRESETS are free for user. Starting from a existing factory preset, engineer can add some new settings and save
them as user presets. Please, refer to Musicson MDCS software Manual.
2.- Once displayed most convenient Preset, PRESS GAIN / EDIT total Encoder.
Select Yes or No rotating Encoder to confirm selection. Words “YES” or “NO”
will appear in Capital Letters.
3.- Press finally GAIN / EDIT encoder and system will load selected FACTORY
PRESET.
Once again, Display will inform about loaded FACTORY PRESET and UNIT
NAME
User can PRESS EXIT push-button in case of any mistake in this steps. If
EXIT push-button is pressed, automatically DSP will return to previous
sequence. Press as many times EXIT as necessary to go back to desired
process point.
Musicson Software and front panel display controls allow user to select most convenient Factory Presets.
FALCON-212DA
MENU
EXIT
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
ETHERNET
NETWORK 10/100MB
REMOTE MONITORING
LIMIT
CLIP
USB
0 dB
-20dB
-40dB
PRESET
SELECT/CONFIRM
PUSH
FR L-THROW
EDIT
GAIN
UNIT NAME
PRESET
FALCON-212DA
MENU
EXIT
PRESET
SELECT/CONFIRM
PUSH
FR L-THROW
EDIT
GAIN
ROTATE
Load: 7
MENU
EXIT PRESET
SELECT/CONFIRM
PUSH
HP M-THROW
EDIT
GAIN
Load Preset ?
MENU
EXIT
PRESET
SELECT/CONFIRM
PUSH
No/Yes
EDIT
GAIN
FALCON-212DA
MENU
EXIT
PRESET
SELECT/CONFIRM
PUSH
EDIT
GAIN
HP M-THROW

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10.2.- PRESETS SELECTION VIA MUSICSON SOFTWARE
Musicson supplies to Falcon-212DA users an intuitive and easy to use Control and Monitoring software free of charge.
Musicson software is available for Windows and MAC operating systems.
1.- Please, follow installer instructions to fully install Musicson Dsp Control and Monitoring software.
2.- Make all system wiring as previously described: AC Mains, audio signals and Ethernet network.
3.- Finally, after checked all connections and cables, power up Falcon-212 system.
4.- Make sure after switching system ON that all connections are properly done. All Ethernet connectors “Activity leds” should be blinking
Next figure shows a typical 6+6 Falcon-212 system including all connection lines ( AC, signal and Network )
Please, note that Musicson DSP Control Software has same management controls and parameters for all DSP controlled Musicson
selfpowered systems.
Important!: All Musicson Falcon-212DA units will be delivered by default, with same loaded Factory Preset ( HP L-THROW )
1.- Launch Musicson Dsp Control and Monitoring software by taping on Musicson icon created in desktop.
Wait until icon besides unit names become GREEN color.
Control Center window will open showing all connected units. IP addresses will be shown too.
Control Center panel enables:
1.- Activate/deactivate Input MUTE for each unit by clicking on the RED icons
2.- Activate STAND-BY mode on each unit by clicking on the GREEN icons.
3.- Activate LOCATING option for each unit by clicking on the YELLOW icons. When
this option is selected, its corresponding cabinet rear lights will be blinking during 10
seconds.
4.- BLUE mini bars showing input signal level.
Important! : It´s strongly recommended to rename all networked units to know exactly the position of each enclosure in array.
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CONNECT TO AC LI NE
FALC ON- 212A
FALC ON- 212
FALC ON- 212A
FALC ON- 212
FALC ON- 212A
FALC ON- 212
PASSIVE
PASSIVE
PASSIVE
TO A UDIO OUT
TO A UDIO IN
TO A UDIO OUT
TO A UDIO IN
TO A UDIO IN
CONNECT TO SIG NAL SOURCE CONNECT TO AC LI NE
FALC ON- 212A
FALC ON- 212
FALC ON- 212A
FALC ON- 212
FALC ON- 212A
FALC ON- 212
PASSIVE
PASSIVE
PASSIVE
TO A UDIO OUT
TO A UDIO IN
TO A UDIO OUT
TO A UDIO IN
TO A UDIO IN
CONNECT TO SIG NAL SOURCE
NETWORK
SWITCH
CONTROL LAPTOP
CONNECT TO ETHERNET
NETWORK LINE
CONNECT TO ETHERNET
NETWORK LINE
CAUTIO N
FA L C O N -212DA
Initializing...
TO NEXT FALCON-212A
IN PORT
FROM PREVI OUS FALCON-212A
OUT PORT

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Simply, click with Control laptop cursor over any networked unit and write new Unit Name.
In a system like figure, a total number of 8 units should appear in Musicson dsp Control and Monitoring software Main screen.
2.- Select Falcon-212DA unit and load factory preset that should be changed.
In this example, factory preset “HP L-THROW” in F-212DA R1 unit.
New Factory Preset loaded will be “HP M-THROW” for medium throw section.
Click on “F-212DA R1” unit green arrow to open unit control window. All units window already opened, become RED color
In “Presets” “Unit” window, actual loaded factory preset is shown. In this case “HP L-THROW” as seen in previous image.
Click on down arrow to open factory presets list. A new window will fold as figure shows.
Select most convenient Factory preset to be loaded. In this case, marked with a GREEN colour in next picture.
Finally, click on “Load” to load selected factory preset
Important!: Factory preset will not be loaded if “Load” is not selected. Name of selected preset MUST be shown in “Prestes”
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Please, refer to next figure to select Factory Presets to deliver highest performance with your Falcon-212A system depending on number
of boxes in array and interboxes splay angles.
Select the correct Factory Preset in each enclosure in array it´s vital to obtain a correct tonal balance and SPL distribution along
the audience.
FALCON-212A backplate also shows a diagram with Factory Presets selection information.
It´s very important to use correct factory presets in each unit
to have an optimum system performance and a correct tonal
balance in whole audience area.
Please, be advised that any changes made in each unit DSP
Control Panel will remain even after switching OFF. Any
change or modification in Input Eq. Filter, Delay, Factory
Preset,… will remain after a switch OFF / ON cycle.
Musicson strongly recommend to load most convenient
Factory Preset each time Falcon-12DA system is switched ON
for a new event and make precise Eq. and Delay adjustments
according to audience environment.
Next content shows some FALCON-212A system configuration showing correct Factory Presets selected:
Initializing...
SELECT
PRESET 1 FR L- THROW
PRESET 4 HP L-THROW
SELECT
PRESET 3 FR S-THROW
PRESET 6 HP S-THROW
SELECT
PRESET 2 FR M-THROW
PRESET 5 HP M-THROW
SELFPOWERED
FALCON212DA
PASSI VE OR
SELFPOWERED
FALCON212
SELFPOWERED
FALCON212DA
SELFPOWERED
FALCON212DA
0º TO 2º SPLAY ANGLES 3º TO 5º SPLAY ANGLES
6º TO 8º SPLAY ANGLES
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
3
4
5
6
7
6
7
5º
7º
6º
8º
3
4
5
6
7
5
6
7
PASSI VE OR
SELFPOWERED
FALCON212
PASSI VE OR
SELFPOWERED
FALCON212
Nº OF ENCLOSURES
Up to 6
From 6 to 8
Mor e than 8
Long Throw (0º to 2º)
Mid Thorw (3º to 5º)
Short Throw (6º to 8º)
Long Throw (0º to 2º)
Mid Thorw (3º to 5º)
Short Throw (6º to 8º)
FULL-RANGE MODE80Hz HIGH-PASS FILTER
CONFIGURATION
ANGLES
Preset 9: HP HFC1
Preset 7: HP M-THROW
Preset 8: HP S-TROW
Preset 10: HP HFC2
Preset 6: HP L-THROW
Preset 4: FR HFC1
Preset 2: FR M-THROW
Preset 3: FR S-THROW
Preset 5: FR HFC2
Preset 1: FR L-THROW
Preset 7: HP M-THROW
Preset 8: HP S-TROW
Preset 2: FR M-THROW
Preset 3: FR S-THROW

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1.- FOUR FALCON-212 PER CHANNEL
2.- EIGHT FALCON-212 PER CHANNEL
MENU
EXIT
EDIT
GAIN
PRESET
SELECT/CONFIRM
PUSH
FA L CO N - 2 12 DA
6 HP L-THROW
SELECT PRESET 6
HP L-THROW
LONG THROW SECTION
MEN U
EXIT
EDIT
GAIN
PR ESET
SELECT/CONFIRM
PUSH
FAL CO N- 2 1 2 DA
9 HP-HFC1
SELECT PRESET 9
HP-HFC1
MID THROW SECTION
SHORT THROW SECTION
MEN U
EXIT
EDIT
GAIN
PR ESET
SELECT/CONFIRM
PUSH
FA L CO N - 2 1 2 A
7 HP M-THROW
SELECT PRESET 7
HP M-THROW
MEN U
EXIT
EDIT
GAIN
PR ESET
SELECT/CONFIRM
PUSH
FAL CO N- 2 1 2 DA
8 HP S-THROW
SELECT PRESET 8
HP S-THROW

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3.- 12 FALCON-212A PER CHANNEL
11.- FALCON-212A RIGGING SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Safety is the most important issue when suspending heavy-weight loads such as a Professional Sound System like FALCON-212A,
especially when it´s hanging above heads of personnel; professional or not.
A deficient suspension and rigging techniques, the use of non-original FALCON-212A rigging parts, even a non-appropriate equipment
may cause serious legal issues related to property damages or personal injury.
Never think all secure measures are too much: read or assist to Hoist manufacturers seminars and consult every aspect of this business
with your Insurance Company.
LONG THROW SECTION
MID THROW SECTION
SHORT THROW SECTION
ME N U
EXI T
EDI T
GAI N
PRES E T
SELECT/CONFIRM
PUSH
FAL CO N- 2 1 2 DA
10 HP-HFC2
SELECT PRESET 10
HP-HFC2
ME N U
EXI T
EDI T
GAI N
PRES E T
SELECT/CONFIRM
PUSH
FAL CO N- 2 1 2 DA
7 HP M-THROW
SELECT PRESET 7
HP M-THROW
ME N U
EXI T
EDI T
GAI N
PRES E T
SELECT/CONFIRM
PUSH
FAL CO N- 2 1 2 DA
8 HP S-THROW
SELECT PRESET 8
HP S-THROW

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Follow all rules and advice provided by your trussing or any other suspension system manufacturer and be sure that your structure can
meet with weight requirements.
Finally, please be sure to understand and follow any Local Safety Regulations; you must strictly follow all Security Load Factors prescribed
by Authorities.
11.1- FALCON-212 RIGGING SYSTEM PARTS
Rigging system in FALCON-212A is completely integrated in cabinet. In fact, no iron, steel
or aluminium panels are directly to sight.
There is an internal iron reinforced structure joining front and rear rigging panels covered by
cabinet laterals.
FALCON-212A Rigging System consists of next parts:
1.- Array frame not supplied with FALCON Series. User must purchase one frame per each
array. Frame is made of Steel DIN6941 to ensure an ultimate strength. Frame has been
designed with a secure strength of 1400Kp.
2.- Rigging system attached to each Falcon-212A cabinet made also in steel DIN6941 structure with 1.5mm thickness. Rigging system is
located under each Falcon-212 side parts fixed to cabinet with 6 M6 Allen screws. This, allows user to change any rigging system in case of
any damage.
3.- Front and rear rigging pieces to attach between Falcon-212A rigging systems. There are 2 front
and 2 rear pieces already supplied with rigging system made of 10mm thickness aluminium alloy. Rear
rigging parts will offer to user a direct view to splay angles selected between two boxes.
4.- Quick-Release pins 17-4 Stainless Steel Double Shear with a total amount of 8 pieces per cabinet.
It´s completely necessary for a safe use to inspect all components of the array; cabinets, frames, rigging systems, rigging pieces, pins, …
for deformations, corrosion or damaged parts.
Use always most conservative design factors 7:1 to ensure a maximum level of security.
11.2- ARRAY ANGLE SELECTION
1.- Vertical Array angle adjustment.
User may use 1 or 2 hoist in frame to lift array.
When 1 single hoist is used, total number of cabinets in array and angles between them, will
determine the hole in the frame to reach correct array angle depending on centre of gravity.
A secondary chain hooked to last frame hole can be used to modify final array angle
configuration.
When using 2 hoist, user can fix correct array angle by moving upwards or downwards each
of them independently.
2.- Angle between boxes adjustment.
Please, refer to figure to check all necessary parts for Falcon-212A array elevation including
frame and 2 boxes.
Each cabinet has 2 front + 2 rear ( with angles adjustment drawing ) rigging pieces, 4 quick-
lock pins each cabinet side.

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To fix correct angles, user should select 0º between array frame a first Falcon212-A unit by choosing selected holes in rear piece and then
adjusting angles for next cabinets according with Falcon-212A Software.
Please, note that angles adjustment can be fixed following rear rigging pieces drawing as well as on metal plate placed on both sides of
cabinet.
Note that rear rigging piece can be taken out of rigging tube. Please, be careful when assembling and disassembling array to keep parts
under control to avoid losses.
You should never use in any case non original rigging parts that may change security parameters.
Enclosure side parts drawings and rear rigging piece will indicate right fixing points to configure interboxes splay angles from 0º to 8º in 1º
steps.
Pease, check next 2 figures with 0º,2º and 3º, 5º splay angles selection. Be aware that:
- EVEN ANGLES ( 0º, 2º, 4º, 6º, 8º ): quick-lock pin should be inserted in UPPER hole as shown in left-down figure
- ODD ANGLES ( 1º, 3º, 5º, 7º ) : quick-lock pin should be inserted in LOWER hole as shown in right-down figure
12.- MUSICSON INTER-BOXES ANGLES SIMULATION TOOL
Musicson provides to all Falcon Series users an easy-to-use tool to automatically and/or manually calculate and optimize inter-boxes splay
angles.
Angles Simulation Tool is based on a complex Excel Workbook.
There are some parameters to be introduced by Engineer:
- Venue measures in 3 different planes if needed. Parameters needed are: Front and Rear distances of each plane and Front and Rear
Heights. Please, click with mouse over small white square besides Planes to activate or remove each Plane.
- Number of boxes to be used: from 4 to 16 enclosures.
- Array Frame Elevation.
- Box Model. In this case, FALCON-212 .
Once entered all input parameters, User should click over “Automatic Splay Angles Calculator” button and Musicson Angles Simulation
tool shows a graph about SPL distribution along the audience in 4 selectables frequencies: 1Khz, 2Khz, 4Khz and 8Khz.
User can manually change any box splay angle to optimize final results while graph shows new results concerning any change.
Important!:Use correct Front and Rear Heights in each Plane considering if Audience will be seated or standing.
If seated, please, add 0.8m to 1m to planes height.
If standing up, add 1.75 to 1.9m to planes height.
In order to optimize SPL distribution along the Audience as much as possible with small linear SPL losses along the audience distance,
Musicson strongly recommend to use 8000Hz as selected Frequency which will be most sensitive with splay angles configuration.

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This chapter shows some optimized configurations using Automatic calculator and also making some Manual changes.
1.- A simple 4 x FALCON-212 system configuration.
- 4 x Falcon-212 units each channel.
- Frame elevation: 6m
- Length venue: 50m
Automatic Simulation Manual Optimization
In Manual Optimization, splay angles have been changed.
SPL distribution graph along the Audience shows small losses in high frequencies from 10m to 20m ( yellow marked) which has been
improved manually y changing some splay angles; also some SPL value increased from 40m to the end of Audience.
In this case, “Splay Angles” in BOX 2 (3º→2º), BOX 3 (6º→4º) and BOX 4 (8º→6º) have been manually modified.
2.- A More complex Falcon-212 Simulation with 3 Audience Planes.
- 10 x falcon-212 units each channel
- Frame Elevation 14m.
- 3 Audience Planes activated
Automatic Simulation Manual Simulation
In this case, Automatic Simulation shows very good results with quite more SPL between 6m and 30m and some losses from 98m till the
end.
Please, check yellow circles in “SPL Along Seating Planes”.
Making some Manual “Splay Angles” changes in BOX 2 (2º→1º), BOX 6 (3º→2º) and BOX 9 (8º→7º) in Falcon-212 system has been
modified to have a more constant SPL pressure along 3 Audience Zones with no losses until 110m.
FOH engineer can make MANUAL changes over “Frame Sight Angle”, “Frame Elevation”, “Interboxes Splay Angles” and “Boxes
Gain” to get most adequate SPL distribution along Audience Areas.
Important!: Please, do not use too small “Distance to Front” values to avoid too many maximum splay angles ( 8º ) in last boxes
on array. Normally, in arrays such this ones, a front field speakers will be used to cover closer distance so, this fact must be
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13.- TRANSPORT PLATFORM
There is a trnasport platform available for Falcon-212DA not supplied with cabinets.
4 Falcon-212 transport platform
14.- MUSICSON LIMITED WARRANTY
MUSICSON products like Falcon-212A are guaranteed for two years from the date of original purchase and covers all defects in material
and workmanship, including, enclosure, power and DSP modules and devices.
All Falcon-212A user must preserve original shipping cartons in case of unit should be sent to Factory. In other cases, Musicson will
charge new carton if needed.
In case of damaged cabinet could not be sent to Factory for checking or reparing, Musicson will supply all necessary parts to replace
damaged ones. Musicson Technical Department will be the last responsible to send pieces or repair any product under warranty after
checking. Please, do not ship any Musicson product to the factory without authorization.
Following aspects are not covered by warranty: product modifications, neglect actions, damages caused by improper use even during
shipment; Musicson warranty will not cover any non-authorized repair.
Please, contact Musicson for any further information about this section.
MUSICSON S.L
46920 Mislata, Valencia, Spain
www.musicson.com
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